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Lortab Elixir Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
CII
General Description
Hydrocodone bitartrate 10mg, acetaminophen 300mg; per 15mL; tropical fruit punch flavor; contains alcohol 7%.
Pharmacological Class
Opioid + analgesic.
How Supplied
Elixir—pt
Manufacturer
Lortab Elixir Indications
Indications
Moderate to moderately severe pain.
Lortab Elixir Dosage and Administration
Adult
11.25mL every 4–6hrs as needed; max 67.5mL/day.
Children
<2yrs: not recommended. Give every 4–6hrs as needed; max 6 doses/day. 2–3yrs (12–15kg): 2.8mL; max: 16.8mL/day. 4–6yrs (16–22kg): 3.75mL; max: 22.5mL/day. 7–9yrs (23–31kg): 5.6mL; max: 33.6mL/day. 10–13yrs (32–45kg): 7.5mL; max: 45mL/day. ≥14yrs (≥46kg): 11.25mL; max: 67.5mL.
Lortab Elixir Contraindications
Not Applicable
Lortab Elixir Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Lortab Elixir Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Head injury. Increased intracranial pressure. Acute abdomen. Impaired renal, hepatic, thyroid, pulmonary, or adrenocortical function. GI or GU obstruction. Asthma. Drug abusers. Elderly. Debilitated. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Lortab Elixir Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Lortab Elixir Interactions
Interactions
Potentiation with alcohol, CNS depressants, MAOIs, tricyclic antidepressants, anticholinergics.
Lortab Elixir Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Dizziness, CNS depression, respiratory depression, GI upset, constipation, urinary retention; hepatotoxicity (overdosage).
Lortab Elixir Clinical Trials
See Literature
Lortab Elixir Note
Not Applicable
Lortab Elixir Patient Counseling
See Literature
